About
Stella is a collaborative Creative Director with over 14 years of experience leading impactful, human-centric global campaigns that resonate deeply with audiences across cultures, most recently at Google. Her expertise spans brand design, photography, and storytelling, resulting in demonstrably successful campaigns (e.g., Google Pixel's Real Tone: reached 81 million, engagement increased 310%). She fosters high-performing, diverse teams through open communication and rapid iteration, while staying ahead of the curve on emerging trends. Stella seeks senior Creative Director roles to build distinguished brands and craft exceptional customer journeys. Her background includes leading campaigns for renowned brands like Nintendo, Samsung, and Coca-Cola (agency side). Her work has garnered recognition from Cannes, One Club, ADC, and D&AD.
Business inquiry: Thestellana@gmail.com
Experience
05/2018 to 02/2024 | Google, Global Creative Director
02/2017 to 04/2018 | Kastner, ACD
05/2016 to 04/2017 | Freelance@various places
10/2015 to 04/2016 | Pitch, Sr. AD
08/2011 to 10/2015 | Leo Burnett Chicago, AD
07/2010 to 01/2011 | BBDO NY, Jr, AD
Recognition
Cannes Grand Prix, Mobile Lions, Real Tone 2022
Cannes Bronze Lion, Media, Real Tone 2022
Cannes Bronze Lion, Effectiveness, Real Tone 2022
One Club CMO Pencil, Real Tone 2022
One Club 4x Gold Pencil, Real Tone 2022
One Club Silver Pencil, 2022
One Club Bronze Pencil, 2022
ADC 3x Gold Cube, 2022
ADC 3x Bronze Cube, 2022
D&AD Black Pencil, Product Design, 2022
D&AD Wood Pencil, Impact, 2022
One Club Gold, Interactive, City Harvest, 2022
One Club Silver, Website, City Harvest, 2022
One Club Bronze, Non-traditional, City Harvest, 2022
One Club Merit, Packaging design, Nooka, 2011
Art Director’s Club, Print, Popcorn Indiana, 2009
One Club 3D Exhibition, 2008
Education
School of Visual Arts, New York: BFA, Advertising
Peabody Conservatory of Music: Violin
